Vidhu Duggal is a distinguished Chartered Accountant and the Founder of Vidhu Duggal & Company (VDC), a global advisory firm specializing in cross-border business setup, international taxation, regulatory compliance, and accounting solutions. With a strong focus on India, the UAE, GIFT City (IFSC), and global markets, she advises businesses at every stage of expansion—from incorporation to ongoing compliance and strategic tax planning.
Vidhu is a graduate of Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, University of Delhi (2014), one of India’s leading commerce institutions. She is also a qualified lawyer, which gives her a distinct advantage in handling complex matters involving taxation, FEMA, RBI regulations, corporate law, and cross-border structuring.
Her combined expertise in finance, law, and taxation enables her to deliver holistic, compliant, and commercially sound solutions for businesses operating across jurisdictions.
Vidhu began her professional journey with Nangia & Co. LLP, where she gained extensive exposure to direct taxation, compliance, advisory, and litigation. Over the years, she has advised a wide range of domestic and international clients on complex financial and regulatory matters.
1. Business Setup in the UAE – Advisory and end-to-end execution for company formation in UAE Free Zones and Mainland, including corporate tax registration, VAT compliance, bank account opening, and ongoing regulatory support.
2. Foreign Business Setup in India – Strategic assistance to foreign companies setting up operations in India through subsidiaries, branch offices, and liaison offices, with complete compliance under RBI, FEMA, Companies Act, and Indian tax laws.
3. GIFT City (IFSC) Entity Setup Services – Specialized advisory for businesses and financial institutions establishing presence in GIFT City IFSC, including entity structuring, eligibility analysis, tax holiday planning, regulatory approvals, and ongoing filings.
4. International Taxation & Cross-Border Advisory – Comprehensive solutions covering DTAA structuring, cross-border transactions, NRI taxation, foreign income reporting, transfer pricing, and global tax optimization, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
5. Accounting & Compliance for US and European Companies – End-to-end accounting, bookkeeping, reporting, and compliance support for US and European entities, aligned with international accounting standards and local regulatory requirements.
Direct Tax Compliance & Litigation
FEMA & RBI Advisory
Share Valuation & Foreign Funding Compliance
Corporate Structuring & Advisory
Audit & Assurance for Corporates, Trusts & NGOs
NRI & Expatriate Taxation
Vidhu advises a diverse client base comprising multinational corporations, foreign subsidiaries, startups, financial institutions, HNIs, trusts, NGOs, and professional firms. Her clients span industries such as:
Manufacturing & Industrial Enterprises
Banking & Financial Services
Technology & Startups
Non-Profit & Educational Institutions
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Her advisory approach helps clients navigate regulatory complexity, optimize tax exposure, and build scalable, compliant business structures.
Vidhu’s vision is to position VDC as a trusted global advisory firm for businesses expanding across borders. Her mission is to empower organizations with strategic clarity, regulatory confidence, and tax-efficient solutions, enabling sustainable growth in an evolving global business environment.
Her practice is defined by a client-centric, solution-oriented, and future-ready approach, making her a reliable partner for businesses operating in India, the UAE, GIFT City, and international markets.